How to pronounce tryout
Say it like TRY-owt. Tryout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tryout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of tryout
American and British speakers say tryout in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/ in the US and /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-owt.
What does tryout mean?
- A test of the suitability or effectiveness of a person or thing, especially an audition for a performer or athlete, or the advance staging of a play at a small theater.
Where does tryout come from?
Deverbal from try out.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tryout
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Questions about saying tryout
How do you pronounce tryout?
Say TRY-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tryout?
Tryout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say tryout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.